What is primary cough headache?
Primary cough headache is a condition characterized as headache that occurs only in association with coughing, straining or a bearing down. The underlying pathology of these headaches are not associated with abnormalities on neuro-imaging.
How do members experience primary cough headache?
Top 5 symptoms reported by people with primary cough headache*
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Fatigue
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Pain
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Depressed mood
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Anxious mood
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*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.
Top treatments taken by people for primary cough headache*
Who has primary cough headache on PatientsLikeMe?
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 1 | |
| 20s | 3 | |
| 30s | 6 | |
| 40s | 4 | |
| 50s | 16 | |
| 60s | 11 | |
| 70+ | 8 |
Distribution of sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 21 | |
| Female | 27 |